Basic economics : a common sense guide to the economy / Thomas Sowell.
By: Sowell, Thomas.
Material type: BookPublisher: New York : Basic Books, c2007Edition: 3rd ed.Description: viii, 627 p. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9780465002603 (trade); 0465002609 (trade).Subject(s): Economics | EconomicsDDC classification: 330A comprehensive introduction to economics that explains economic principles with real-world examples from history in clear, jargon-free language; and also covers child labor laws, the national debt, working conditions of the Third World, the gold standard, "exploitation" theories, and other related topics.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 569-613) and index.
What is economics? -- pt. I. Prices and markets. The role of prices ; Price controls ; An overview -- pt. II. Industry and commerce. The rise and fall of businesses ; The role of profits--and losses ; Big business and government ; An overview -- pt. III. Work and pay. Productivity and pay ; Controlled labor markets ; An overview -- pt. IV. Time and risk. Investment and speculation ; Risks and insurance ; An overview -- pt. V. The national economy. National output ; Money and the banking system ; Government functions; Government finance; An overview -- pt. VI. The international economy. International trade ; International transfers of wealth ; An overview -- pt. VII. Special economic issues. Myths about markets; "Non-economic" values ; Parting thoughts.
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